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This post highlights details originally reported by Paula Hunt in the Peninsula Daily News article, "Green pairs local food options at Camas Prairie Park," published on July 10, 2026. Port Townsend native Jordan Green has come full circle as the head chef of Coyote & Crow at Camas Prairie Park. After a high-flying culinary career in Boston, New York, and Seattle, and overcoming deep personal battles with burnout and addiction along the way, Green has found his peace back on t

By: Joel Beall | February 25, 2026 Focusing on the human element, this Golf Digest article features Dwayne Robinson and others who spent years revitalizing D.C.’s neglected munis. They transformed these spaces into inclusive hubs through workforce development and youth programs. The takeover by the Trump administration is described as a "heartbreak" for those who view golf as a tool for social mobility and community health. It highlights the stark contrast between the NLT's "

By: Shawn McCreesh | February 19, 2026 What’s happening at East Potomac Park? According to the NY Times, the White House has begun dumping thousands of truckloads of East Wing rubble on the site to transform the 'people’s course' into an elite luxury destination. Between the loss of public access and the potential destruction of historic cherry blossoms, the project is being called a 'shameless theft' of D.C. public space - all done without a single public hearing. Read the f

By: Josh Sens | January 30, 2026 In case you missed this story in the last newsletter, Camas Prairie Park was recently spotlighted by GOLF.com as the newest project for the National Links Trust (NLT) . While the NLT has been making major waves in D.C., they're now partnering with us here in Port Townsend to help preserve our historic grounds. This collaboration aims to secure a sustainable, affordable future for the park and includes plans for a brand-new "Himalayas-style" p

City Agrees To Extend Camas Prairie Lease To 2046

Over 600 hardy locals and a few outlanders, braved a classic spring PT drizzle and rain to attend the 120th Anniversary and Grand Opening Celebration of the Camas Prairie Park. After welcoming remarks by Board President Bob Wheeler, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council vice chair Loni Greninger, tribal elder Celeste Dybeck and Mayor David Faber, they were treated to some amazing music by the Dawg trio, featuring David Grisman, Tracy Grisman and Danny Barnes, Golf Dub with Davi

Photos from our 4/20 Tournament. Thanks for coming!

Shotgun Start—2-person teams Saturday 18-hole best ball, Sunday 18-hole scramble Fee: Members 2-day entry fee: $200/team Non-members 2-day entry fee: $300/team The entry fee includes complimentary driving range balls, a box lunch each day, and a Camas Prairie Golf towel. Awards are presented Sunday following the last round. Awards: Gross Score - Net Score First Place: $500 /team -$400/team Second Place: $300/team -$200/team Third Place: $100/team -$50/team Saturday KP’s (2) D

We had a great turnout for our Youth Golf Clinic. Over the course of the two day event, sixty-two potential PGA, LPGA stars, ages 4-15 came out to test their mettle with the irons, woods, and greens. A wide variety of style and form were on display as the participants, with help from more than a dozen volunteers and parents, explored the basics of the game. It’s a fair assessment to say that what, some may have lacked in skill, they made up for with enthusiasm and joy.

Over 200 people braved the cold and wind to participate in the Golf Park's inaugural, First Sunday Event. There was food by BluJay, drinks from The Bar Car, music by Luckypenny Traditional Irish Music, and jazz from Ben's Amigos. It was a great, if frigid, opportunity to play some croquet, get a free golf lesson on the driving range, toss some corn hole, play a few holes of disc golf or take the doggo for a walk before warming by the fire pit.

On Friday December 15, 2023 the City of Port Townsend and Friends of the Port Townsend Golf Park, signed a 22 year lease for the Port Townsend Golf Park.